Austin leads 4A title as Mitchell tops 4A field
Billy Mitchell Austin finishes first in 4A while West Morgan places second in 2A at the 4-A-2A State Tournaments. The Austin state champions are shown kneeling with manager Randy Baggett and players Donald Booker Tim Long Mike Cagle Rickie Stokes Steve Billy Mitchell.
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Alabama Falls in NIT Semi to Virginia Tech Amid Controversy
Alabama star Ellis misses potential one and one as a charging call goes uncalled with five seconds left. Tech edges Tide in a one point NIT semifinal, praised for tenacious defense and clutch shooting. Coaches Devoe and Newton face off over late game luck and next season plans.
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Bruins Roll 7-0 in LSU style showdown with Tigers
UCLA crushed Memphis State 87 to 66 as Bill Walton led with 21 of 22 shooting while Gene Bartow’s Tigers suffered a stunning loss. Indiana topped Providence 97 to 79 behind John Ritter and Steve Downing, each with 21 points and Downing 14 rebounds to pace the Hoosiers.
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Auburn Names Coach Bob Davis From Georgetown to Lead Tigers
Auburn University announces Bob Davis from Georgetown Kentucky named head coach replacing Bill Lynn. The Tigers finished last season with a 6 20 record.
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Spring Training Report Tigers Must Find Replacements
Hartselle coach David Pitts says you can’t replace top stars like Les Fowler and Morgan County recruits who left for Alabama and Mississippi State. The 1972 Tigers finished 6 4 and built a strong finish behind a junior-heavy line that returns this fall. See TIGERS On Page B-3.
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Hall of Fame star George Sisler dies at 75
Hall of Fame first baseman George Sisler, famed for a .340 career average and a 1922 AL record .420 in 1922, died Monday at St Mary’s Health Center in Richmond Heights Missouri after a lengthy illness. His career began with the St Louis Browns before stints with Washington and Boston. Funeral plans were not announced.
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Braves Waive Denny McLain After Career Setback
Atlanta placed the former 1968 AL MVP on waivers for unconditional release as McLain pondered his baseball future. He suggested a radio TV role if out of playing, or a coaching path in AA or AAA, while Braves rookie Jimmy Freeman struggled in a 5-2 loss to the Mets.
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